Whale Algorithm-based Economic Optimal Allocation of Reactive Power Compensation in Distribution Networks
Reactive power optimization requires rational configuration of reactive power compensation location and capacity setting of distribution networks.An economic optimal allocation method of reactive power compensation for distribution networks based on whale algorithm is proposed,the optimal node of reactive power compensation is determined according to the power loss coefficient,and the optimal access node location and capacity of reactive power compensation equipment conforming to the economic and distribution network operation rules are obtained by using whale optimization algorithm.Moreover,simulation carried out on the IEEE 33-node distribution network system model indicated that the method can shorten calculation time and improve efficiency of reactive power compensation.
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